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These are the people many children and families recognize right away.

Jesus speaking with a Samaritan woman beside Jacob’s well, with ordinary well water distinct from the symbolic idea of living water.
JesusJesus taught people, helped them, and showed God’s love.Explore character →
Abraham sees a ram caught by its horns in a thicket near an altar on a mountain, with Isaac unharmed nearby.
AbrahamAbraham followed God and became the father of a great family.Explore character →
David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.
DavidDavid trusted God as a shepherd, king, and servant.Explore character →
Moses leads the Israelites across dry ground between walls of water in the Red Sea while the pillar of cloud stands between Israel and the Egyptians.
MosesMoses led God’s people out of Egypt and taught them to follow God.Explore character →
Daniel kneeling in prayer at an open upstairs window facing Jerusalem while administrators and satraps observe outside.
DanielDaniel prayed to God even when he was placed in a den of lions.Explore character →
Joseph receives a warning from an angel of the Lord in a dream to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt for the child’s protection.
MaryMary was Jesus’ mother and trusted God.Explore character →
Jonah stands facing a distant view of Nineveh while a symbolic light from above represents the LORD’s command to go there.
JonahJonah learned to obey God after being sent to Nineveh.Explore character →
Jesus speaking with a Samaritan woman beside Jacob’s well, with ordinary well water distinct from the symbolic idea of living water.
Joseph, son of JacobJoseph rose from hardship to become a trusted leader in Egypt.Explore character →
Jesus approaching Simon Peter and Andrew as they cast a fishing net beside the Sea of Galilee.
PeterPeter was a disciple of Jesus who learned to be brave and faithful.Explore character →

Well-known Bible characters

Explore people whose stories are often shared in church, school, and family reading.

Abraham sees a ram caught by its horns in a thicket near an altar on a mountain, with Isaac unharmed nearby.
IsaacIsaac was Abraham and Sarah’s son.Explore character →
Esau returns exhausted from the open country as Jacob prepares red or lentil stew near the tents, based on Genesis 25:29–34.
JacobJacob was Isaac’s son and Joseph’s father.Explore character →
Paul and Silas in the inner prison with stocks, other prisoners listening, open prison doors, loosened bonds, and Paul calling that everyone is still there.
PaulPaul traveled and taught people about Jesus.Explore character →
Ruth, a Moabite woman who returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, gathers leftover grain in a field with a basket or bundle.
RuthRuth stayed with Naomi and worked faithfully in Boaz’s field.Explore character →
Elijah beside the Brook Cherith as ravens bring him bread and meat, with water nearby, based on 1 Kings 17:5–6.
ElijahElijah was a prophet who trusted God in difficult times.Explore character →
Jesus approaches John the Baptist at the Jordan River in a peaceful riverbank scene.
John the BaptistJohn the Baptist prepared people to listen to Jesus.Explore character →
Moses, Joshua, Caleb, the other spies, and gathered Israelites hear a report about fruitful Canaan, with grapes, pomegranates, figs, and distant fortified cities.
JoshuaJoshua led God’s people into the promised land.Explore character →
Moses leads the Israelites across dry ground between walls of water in the Red Sea while the pillar of cloud stands between Israel and the Egyptians.
PharaohPharaoh was the king of Egypt when Moses asked him to free God’s people.Explore character →
Samson’s unnamed mother, Manoah, and the angel of the LORD near their home as Samson’s birth and calling are announced.
SamsonSamson was a strong judge of Israel who faced many challenges.Explore character →
Gideon beats wheat in a winepress at Ophrah while the angel of the LORD speaks beneath an oak, with an offering and altar nearby.
GideonGideon led a small army that trusted God.Explore character →
Twelve-year-old Jesus sits among temple teachers, listening and asking questions, while Mary and Joseph arrive nearby.
Joseph, husband of MaryJoseph cared for Mary and Jesus.Explore character →
Samuel anointing David among his brothers at Jesse’s house with oil from a horn, based on 1 Samuel 16:13.
SamuelSamuel listened to God and served as a prophet and leader.Explore character →
Abraham respectfully welcoming three visitors at the entrance of his tent beneath the oaks of Mamre, based on Genesis 18:1-2.
SarahSarah trusted God and became Isaac’s mother.Explore character →
Solomon praying in a simple dream setting at Gibeon as he asks the LORD for an understanding heart to govern God’s people.
SolomonSolomon was a king known for asking God for wisdom.Explore character →
The captive Israelite girl respectfully speaks with Naaman’s wife in a simple household setting about the prophet in Samaria who could help Naaman.
ElishaElisha was a prophet who helped people and followed God.Explore character →
Jesus reaches toward the high priest’s unnamed servant while nearby disciples lower a sword, illustrating Luke 22:49–51.
Judas IscariotJudas Iscariot was the disciple who betrayed Jesus.Explore character →
Jesus weeps with Mary, Martha, and Jews who came to comfort them near Lazarus’s tomb, with the stone-covered tomb in the background.
LazarusLazarus was Jesus’ friend whom Jesus called from the tomb.Explore character →
Mary Magdalene and the other Mary stand near the sealed stone at Jesus’ tomb at dawn after the Sabbath, as described in Matthew 28:1.
Mary MagdaleneMary Magdalene was one of Jesus’ followers and saw him after he rose.Explore character →
Moses, Joshua, Caleb, the other spies, and gathered Israelites hear a report about fruitful Canaan, with grapes, pomegranates, figs, and distant fortified cities.
AaronAaron was Moses’ brother and helped lead God’s people.Explore character →
Rahab on her roof near bundles of flax while two unnamed Israelite spies hide beneath them, with Jericho’s city gate in the distance.
RahabRahab protected the spies and helped her family escape Jericho.Explore character →

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Meet the people who help bring more Bible stories to life.

Ruth, a Moabite woman who returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, gathers leftover grain in a field with a basket or bundle.
BoazBoaz welcomed Ruth and cared for her and Naomi.Explore character →
Moses, Joshua, Caleb, the other spies, and gathered Israelites hear a report about fruitful Canaan, with grapes, pomegranates, figs, and distant fortified cities.
CalebCaleb trusted God when he explored the promised land.Explore character →
Jesus approaching Simon Peter and Andrew as they cast a fishing net beside the Sea of Galilee.
John, son of ZebedeeJohn was one of Jesus’ disciples and James’s brother.Explore character →
Abram listens near his homeland and household as a gentle radiant light represents the LORD’s presence and God’s call to leave familiar surroundings.
LotLot was Abraham’s nephew who lived near Sodom.Explore character →
Jesus weeps with Mary, Martha, and Jews who came to comfort them near Lazarus’s tomb, with the stone-covered tomb in the background.
MarthaMartha welcomed Jesus and learned from him.Explore character →
Jesus reaches toward the high priest’s unnamed servant while nearby disciples lower a sword, illustrating Luke 22:49–51.
PilatePilate was the Roman governor who questioned Jesus.Explore character →
Jesus approaching Simon Peter and Andrew as they cast a fishing net beside the Sea of Galilee.
AndrewAndrew was one of Jesus’ disciples and Peter’s brother.Explore character →
David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.
GoliathGoliath was a giant warrior defeated by David.Explore character →
The captive Israelite girl respectfully speaks with Naaman’s wife in a simple household setting about the prophet in Samaria who could help Naaman.
NaamanNaaman followed instructions and was healed from his skin disease.Explore character →
Ruth, a Moabite woman who returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, gathers leftover grain in a field with a basket or bundle.
NaomiNaomi returned to Bethlehem with Ruth and cared for her.Explore character →
Esau returns exhausted from the open country as Jacob prepares red or lentil stew near the tents, based on Genesis 25:29–34.
RebekahRebekah became Isaac’s wife and helped care for her family.Explore character →
Joseph reveals his identity to his brothers in his Egyptian residence; Benjamin embraces him while the brothers listen.
BenjaminBenjamin was Jacob’s youngest son and Joseph’s brother.Explore character →
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing together before Nebuchadnezzar, a large gold statue, and a royal gathering in Daniel 3.
AbednegoAbednego trusted God when he was thrown into a fiery furnace.Explore character →
Jesus reaches toward the high priest’s unnamed servant while nearby disciples lower a sword, illustrating Luke 22:49–51.
BarabbasBarabbas was the prisoner released instead of Jesus.Explore character →
Samson’s unnamed mother, Manoah, and the angel of the LORD near their home as Samson’s birth and calling are announced.
DelilahDelilah was part of Samson’s story.Explore character →
Samuel resting near the ark of God in the LORD’s temple while Eli rests in his own place, based on 1 Samuel 3:1-3.
EliEli served God at the tabernacle and taught Samuel.Explore character →
Esau returns exhausted from the open country as Jacob prepares red or lentil stew near the tents, based on Genesis 25:29–34.
EsauEsau was Jacob’s brother in the family of Isaac.Explore character →
Jesus approaching Simon Peter and Andrew as they cast a fishing net beside the Sea of Galilee.
James, son of ZebedeeJames was one of Jesus’ disciples and John’s brother.Explore character →
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing together before Nebuchadnezzar, a large gold statue, and a royal gathering in Daniel 3.
MeshachMeshach trusted God when he was thrown into a fiery furnace.Explore character →
Baby Moses resting in a papyrus basket coated with bitumen and pitch among the reeds beside the Nile while his sister watches from a distance.
MiriamMiriam watched over baby Moses and helped lead God’s people.Explore character →
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing together before Nebuchadnezzar, a large gold statue, and a royal gathering in Daniel 3.
ShadrachShadrach trusted God when he was thrown into a fiery furnace.Explore character →
Elijah repairs the LORD’s altar with twelve stones while the people of Israel watch; wood and an offering are arranged, and water fills a trench.
AhabAhab was a king of Israel during the time of the prophet Elijah.Explore character →
Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego standing together before Nebuchadnezzar, a large gold statue, and a royal gathering in Daniel 3.
NebuchadnezzarNebuchadnezzar was the king who saw God protect three men in a furnace.Explore character →
Jesus and Nicodemus meet respectfully at night in a simple, unspecified setting, beginning the conversation recorded in John 3:1-2.
NicodemusNicodemus visited Jesus and asked him questions.Explore character →
Stephen, the apostles, and disciples organize fair daily care for widows at tables with baskets of food in the Jerusalem church.
StephenStephen boldly told people about Jesus.Explore character →
Joseph receives a warning from an angel of the Lord in a dream to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt for the child’s protection.
Herod the GreatHerod the Great was the king when Jesus was born.Explore character →
Jesus steps toward a lakeshore as a large crowd gathers around him, illustrating Mark 5:21.
JairusJairus asked Jesus to help his sick daughter.Explore character →
Child-friendly Bible illustration concept of Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger in Bethlehem.
Caesar AugustusCaesar Augustus was the ruler when Jesus was born.Explore character →
Cornelius kneeling in prayer inside his home while an angel gives him a message; two household servants and a devout soldier are ready to receive his instructions.
CorneliusCornelius was a Roman officer who listened to Peter’s message.Explore character →
Jesus reaches toward the high priest’s unnamed servant while nearby disciples lower a sword, illustrating Luke 22:49–51.
Herod AntipasHerod Antipas was a ruler during the time of Jesus and John the Baptist.Explore character →
David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.
JesseJesse was David’s father.Explore character →
Moses reverently approaches the burning bush at Horeb, where the angel of the LORD appears within flames that do not consume the bush; Moses removes his sandals on holy ground.
JethroJethro was Moses’ father-in-law and gave him wise advice.Explore character →
Paul and Silas in the inner prison with stocks, other prisoners listening, open prison doors, loosened bonds, and Paul calling that everyone is still there.
SilasSilas traveled with Paul and praised God in prison.Explore character →
Jesus walking ahead of Simon of Cyrene as Simon carries the cross behind him on the road from Jerusalem, shown symbolically and without graphic details.
Simon of CyreneSimon carried Jesus’ cross for part of the journey.Explore character →
Saul kneels on the road near Damascus as heavenly light surrounds him, while his unnamed traveling companions stand nearby; Jesus is represented through the light and voice.
AnaniasAnanias helped Saul after Saul met Jesus.Explore character →
Jacob presents Joseph with a distinctive long garment while Joseph’s brothers stand nearby with unhappy expressions, illustrating favoritism and family tension from Genesis 37:1–4.
JudahJudah was one of Jacob’s sons and Joseph’s brothers.Explore character →
Jacob presents Joseph with a distinctive long garment while Joseph’s brothers stand nearby with unhappy expressions, illustrating favoritism and family tension from Genesis 37:1–4.
PotipharPotiphar was an Egyptian officer who bought Joseph as a servant.Explore character →
Jacob presents Joseph with a distinctive long garment while Joseph’s brothers stand nearby with unhappy expressions, illustrating favoritism and family tension from Genesis 37:1–4.
ReubenReuben tried to protect Joseph from his brothers.Explore character →
Daniel kneeling in prayer at an open upstairs window facing Jerusalem while administrators and satraps observe outside.
CyrusCyrus was a Persian king who helped God’s people return home.Explore character →
Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah walking with simple travel bundles along a road from Moab toward Bethlehem, based on Ruth 1:6–7.
OrpahOrpah was Ruth’s sister-in-law who returned to her homeland.Explore character →
David carries grain, ten loaves of bread, and ten cheeses from Bethlehem to his three eldest brothers serving in Saul’s army while David’s sheep are nearby.
AbnerAbner was a commander in Israel’s army.Explore character →
Cleopas and the unnamed second disciple traveling along the road from Jerusalem toward Emmaus, with distant Jerusalem visible.
CleopasCleopas met Jesus while walking to Emmaus.Explore character →
Elijah repairs the LORD’s altar with twelve stones while the people of Israel watch; wood and an offering are arranged, and water fills a trench.
ObadiahObadiah served in Ahab’s palace and respected God.Explore character →
Jesus approaching Simon Peter and Andrew as they cast a fishing net beside the Sea of Galilee.
ZebedeeZebedee was the father of Jesus’ disciples James and John.Explore character →
Pharaoh’s two related dreams in Genesis 41: seven healthy and thin cows and seven full and scorched ears of grain near the Nile or palace.
EphraimEphraim was one of Joseph’s sons.Explore character →
Pharaoh’s two related dreams in Genesis 41: seven healthy and thin cows and seven full and scorched ears of grain near the Nile or palace.
ManassehManasseh was one of Joseph’s sons.Explore character →
Pharaoh’s two related dreams in Genesis 41: seven healthy and thin cows and seven full and scorched ears of grain near the Nile or palace.
AsenathAsenath was Joseph’s wife in Egypt.Explore character →
Ruth, a Moabite woman who returned to Bethlehem with Naomi, gathers leftover grain in a field with a basket or bundle.
ElimelechElimelech was Naomi’s husband and the father of Mahlon and Chilion.Explore character →
Paul encouraging passengers and sailors on a storm-tossed ship, with storm clouds, waves, a distant island, and a subtle radiant angelic presence.
JuliusJulius was a centurion who guarded Paul on a sea journey.Explore character →
Child-friendly Bible illustration concept of Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger in Bethlehem.
QuiriniusQuirinius was the governor when people traveled to be registered.Explore character →
Joseph receives a warning from an angel of the Lord in a dream to take Jesus and Mary to Egypt for the child’s protection.
ArchelausArchelaus was a ruler whose family was connected with Jesus’ early life.Explore character →
Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah walking with simple travel bundles along a road from Moab toward Bethlehem, based on Ruth 1:6–7.
ChilionChilion was Naomi’s son and Ruth’s first husband.Explore character →
Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah walking with simple travel bundles along a road from Moab toward Bethlehem, based on Ruth 1:6–7.
MahlonMahlon was Naomi’s son and Ruth’s first husband.Explore character →
Gideon beats wheat in a winepress at Ophrah while the angel of the LORD speaks beneath an oak, with an offering and altar nearby.
OrebOreb was a Midianite leader defeated during Gideon’s time.Explore character →
Gideon beats wheat in a winepress at Ophrah while the angel of the LORD speaks beneath an oak, with an offering and altar nearby.
PurahPurah went with Gideon to hear the enemy camp.Explore character →
Gideon beats wheat in a winepress at Ophrah while the angel of the LORD speaks beneath an oak, with an offering and altar nearby.
ZeebZeeb was a Midianite leader defeated during Gideon’s time.Explore character →

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